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Raybird-3 / ACS-3
Raybird-3 at the starting position
Role Unmanned aircraft system
National origin Ukraine
Manufacturer APC "Skyeton"
Status In service

Raybird-3 (ACS-3) is an unmanned aircraft system designed for various long-term missions and ISTAR operations.[1] It corresponds to the class I of NATO classification and the Armed Forces of Ukraine: takeoff weight up to 150 kg, small tactical UAV.[2][3] Created by APC "Skyeton".[4] Raybird-3 is the name of the aviation system for dual-use; ACS-3 is the name of the military version.

History of UAV creation and development

In 2014, the first prototype of fixed-wing UAV was developed, with a gasoline engine for surveillance and inspection missions.[5]

Since 2016, the UAV has been allowed to operate in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to the results of state tests, the ability of the complex to perform tasks in the conditions of counteraction to electronic warfare (EW) and compliance with the requirements for tactical drones was confirmed.[6][7] In 2018, a number of new tests were conducted.[8][9]

In October 2020, an upgraded modification of the ACS-3M was introduced with a new injector engine, improved software, and an ability to mount a small radar with a synthesized aperture.[10][11]

In March 2021, the launch of a UAV from a moving object (vehicle in motion) was demonstrated.[12]

Design

Unmanned aerial system Raybird-3 consists of an unmanned aerial vehicle, a portable ground control station, an antenna, and a catapult[a][2]. The whole complex is transported in four containers. It takes less than 20 minutes to start.[13]

UAV power plant is a single-cylinder four-stroke gasoline engine GF40 injector type with a capacity of 40 cm3 (manufactured by OS Engines), which drives the propeller. The engine operates in temperatures from −25 to +45 °C, its power is 3.8 hp (2.8 kW).

The aircraft is launched by a mechanical catapult with a starting speed of 55 km/h. It lands on a parachute.[5]

The UAV does not require manual entry of coordinates, flies on a pre-programmed route, and returns to the operator. The operator does not need to directly control the aircraft and the whole system operators under autopilot command at all times. The maximum distance of the control link is 240 km. In offline mode Raybird-3 flies 2.5 thousand km at a maximum radius of 1 thousand km. Any number of aircraft can be connected to the control station, any number of operators can be connected to one aircraft.[13][14]

Specifications of Raybird-3 (modification of ACS-3M)

Source:[15]

Name characteristics Indicator
Wingspan 2960 mm
Flight altitude up to 3.5 km
Flight duration 18-28 hours
Speed (min / cruising / max) 80/110/140 km/h
Maximum takeoff weight 23 kg
Payload up to 5 kg

Areas of application

External videos
video icon Ukrainian Army UAV (9 series of TV show "Polygon" on UATV Channel) on YouTube

The UAV can be used in a number of commercial and military tasks:

Note

  1. ^ Andriy Berezhnyi informs about ACS-3 in an extended configuration: 4 unmanned aerial vehicles, 2 ground control stations, 2 launch catapults, 2 transport bases (car), spare parts, tools and accessories, operational documentation.[4]

References

  1. ^ Virun, Bohdan (2020). Pron, Svitlana (ed.). Ефективність використання безпілотних авіаційних систем при виконанні пошуково-рятувальних операцій [The effectiveness of the use of unmanned aerial systems in search and rescue operations] (PDF) (in Ukrainian). Kyiv. p. 82. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ a b Zhdanov, S.V. (2017). "Тенденції розвитку безпілотних авіаційних комплексів тактичного класу" [Trends in the development of unmanned aerial vehicles of the tactical class] (PDF). V Міжнародна науково-практична конференція (11–12 жовтня 2017 року) «Проблеми координації воєнно-технічної та оборонно-промислової політики в Україні. Перспективи розвитку озброєння та військової техніки» : Тези доповідей (in Ukrainian). Kyiv: ДНУ УкрІНТЕІ: 248. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  3. ^ Gettinger, Dan (2019). The drone databook (PDF). New York: Bard College. p. 77. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  4. ^ a b Berezhnyi, Andriy (2020). Trystan, A.V. (ed.). Методи та інформаційна технологія автоматизованого планування маршрутів польотів безпілотних літальних апаратів для підвищення ефективності пошуку об’єктів [Methods and information technology for automated flight planning of unmanned aerial vehicles to increase the efficiency of object search] (PDF) (in Ukrainian). Kharkiv: Ivan Kozhedub National Air Force University. p. 179. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  5. ^ a b Jackson, Rory (2021). "Going the distance : Dossier: Skyeton Raybird-3". Unmanned Systems Technology (38). Wedmore: High Power Media Ltd: 22, 24, 26–27, 30. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  6. ^ Hurak, S.P., ed. (2019). "Сучасний безпілотник" [Modern drone]. Оборонний вісник (Defense Bulletin) (in Ukrainian) (7). Kyiv: Центр воєнної політики та політики безпеки: 2. ISSN 2306-6121. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021.
  7. ^ Buryachenko, Valentyn, ed. (2018). "Сучасні "очі" армії" [Modern "eyes" of the army] (PDF). Військо України (in Ukrainian) (8). Kyiv: Ministry of Defence (Ukraine): 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Raybird-3 conquering new heights" (PDF). Ukrainian defense review (3). Kyiv: Defense Express: 42. 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  9. ^ Oleksandr Didur (17 February 2020). "Компанія "Скаетон" кидає виклик виробникам комплексів РЕБ" [Skaeton company challenges the manufacturers of electronic warfare]. ArmyInform — News Agency of the Ministry of Defense (in Ukrainian). Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  10. ^ Horyansky, Orest (26 October 2020). "Україна показала модернізований безпілотник для розвідки над Донбасом" [Ukraine has shown a modernized drone for reconnaissance over Donbass]. Uryadovy Kuryer (in Ukrainian). Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  11. ^ "Иностранная военная хроника" [Foreign military chronicle] (PDF). Зарубежное военное обозрение (Foreign military review) (in Russian) (1 (886)). Moscow: Ministry of Defence (Russia): 98. 2021. ISSN 0134-921X. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 September 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  12. ^ Pleshko, E.A., ed. (2021). "Інформаційна довідка № 80 (березень 2021 року)" [Information reference № 80 (March 2021)] (PDF). Науково-інформаційний бюлетень (збірник воєнно-морської наукової інформації) за перший квартал 2021 року (Scientific information bulletin (collection of naval scientific information) for the first quarter of 2021) (in Ukrainian) (1 (18)). Odesa: National University «Odesa Maritime Academy»: 83. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  13. ^ a b "Skyeton Raybird-3: Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) (2019)". Military Factory — Global Defense Reference. 13 June 2020. Archived from the original on 20 August 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  14. ^ Levkov, Oleksiy (24 October 2020). "На що здатна модернізована версія безпілотника ACS-3" [What is the upgraded version of the ACS-3 drone capable of]. Defense Express (in Ukrainian). Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  15. ^ a b Misyura, Serhiy (9 June 2021). "Доба в повітрі для постійної розвідки. Компанія "Скаетон": що постачатиме для армії" [Day in the air for constant reconnaissance. Skaeton: what it will supply for the army]. ArmyInform — News Agency of the Ministry of Defense (in Ukrainian). Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  16. ^ Ricardo Alexandre Vaz Alves (2018). Emprego de meios tecnológicos na vigilância florestal em Portugal [Use of technological means in forest surveillance in Portugal] (PDF) (in Portuguese). Pedrouços: Instituto Universitário Militar. p. 42. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.

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